Analysis of influencing factors of boar claw lesion and lameness.
Anim Sci J
; 89(5): 802-809, 2018 May.
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting boar claw lesions and lameness. A total of 1299 boars were examined for claw lesions and lameness, including 788 boars reared in individual pens with solid concreted floor (IPS) and 511 boars raised in individual stalls with slatted floor (ISS). Flooring type showed significant impacts on all claw lesion types (P < 0.01). Except for swelling ankle, boar age had significant effects on all other claw lesion types (P < 0.01). In addition, only heel overgrowth and erosion, cracked wall horizontal, heel-sole crack, dew claws, and toes were significantly related to boar breeds (P < 0.05). Furthermore, IPS lame boars had higher prevalence of lameness in the hind limb (P < 0.05), whereas in ISS lame boars, there were no significant differences in prevalence of lameness between the fore and hind limbs (P > 0.05). Boar lameness was moderately correlated with swelling ankle (Φ = 0.5571). In conclusion, claw lesions can be influenced by flooring type, boar age and breed, and could serve as a predictor for boar lameness.
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Colección:
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de los Porcinos
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Pisos y Cubiertas de Piso
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Enfermedades del Pie
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Pezuñas y Garras
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Vivienda para Animales
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Cojera Animal
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Anim Sci J
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China